Soft light bathes Barbara Simoneschi as she gazes out the weathered windows of Villa Cicogna Mozzoni. She’s watching our group of 32 gardeners explore the courtyard and frescoes of this historic palace that dates back to the Renaissance.

The snow that authorities said was used by 5-year-old Kenneth White’s killer to try and hide his tiny body was also used by investigators to identify his killer, according to documents filed in Albany County Court.